This week the pear trees in the garden are out in full bloom. The cherry trees are just a little behind them and the earliest of the apple trees (Redsleeves) has a few flowers. It's one of my favourite times of year when the fruit trees come into flower and they transform the garden.

Onwards pear cordon (right) in full bloom (11 Apr 2014)

Pear blossom (13 Apr 2014)

Existing pear tree in bloom (13 Apr 2014)

Quince flower ready to unfurl (13 Apr 2014)

Everything else in the garden is growing away now too. The rhubarb is ready, wild garlic is in leaf and the peppermint is coming up all over the place. The red-veined sorrel is in full leaf and lots of tiny self-seeded seedlings are coming up, including a few from last year that are a bit larger. Hopefully that means it is spreading on its own.

I've just come across your blog.... lots of interesting stuff to come back to. It's a beautiful blog and I was particularly interested to find someone doing this type of growing in the UK. I'm in the North of England and have a decent sized back garden and two 1/2 allotments. I'm trying to get in more fruit and your blog is an inspiration in that regard.

Carole

ps I'm afraid my own blog has been neglected due to a very ill dog last year!